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Bluenote stibbert vs. modified units
The Bluenote stuff sounds good, but I can think of other players that offer better reliability and track records... 
"Budget" preamp choices.
Seriously consider the Audio Experience Symphonies 2 tube preamp with remote. I just picked one up and it is a giant killer..... $500 NEW... good luck 
What would you do???
What would be a fair price for a used Capitole? 
What would you do???
This was a double post by accident..... sorry folks. 
What would you do???
Thank you for all your posts. Capitole it is. 
$2500 CD player with digital input and volume cont
Accuphase is beautiful to look at, and that's about it. Don't be fooled by the old posts here about Accuphase, the RA Opus 21 absolutely smokes them all......I have done the A/B myself. 
I am openning a shop. What equipment should I sell
This has got to be a joke post.............if you are asking these questions, then you would be better off going down to a casino and putting it all on black! 
Which Hi-end monitor for near field listening
I have never heard a speaker disappear like a Sehring, and I have heard almost all the above. The Sehring 700 monitor is absolutely stunning in transparency and imaging and totally disappears. They go to about 45 or 50hz......only drawback is the ... 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
Anything from Accuphase...........way overpriced, very mediocre sound for the money. Sounds good, but worth it only if priced about 70% cheaper. 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
I am looking to drive Platinum Reference 1 monitors, similar to the Solos. They are very power hungy, so I guess I would need at minimum 50 watts. I liked the Monarchy cause it looks like they double down with each increasing ohms load. 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
Swamp - The pure class A 50 watt version or the 100 watt A/B version? 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
I should have put, that wanted to spend less than $1000, which is why I am looking at older gear. Thanks for the responses!! Keep em coming... 
Pass X150 or CJ MF 2500,,,
Big mistake in my opinion, I had A/Bed these two amps side by side, the CJ was absolutely veiled in comparison. Sounded fat, slow with almost no transparency compared to the X150. Just my opinion, but I felt the CJ was the worst amp I have heard i... 
Best transport for under $500
Any other ideas out there? Maybe a newer CD player as a transport? 
Tube Preamplifier for Krell KSA200S
There is a new Audible Illusions M3A for sale brand new for auction. Single ended, but a great preamp.